South Africa

Mercedes workers end strike in S. Africa

May 21, 2013 10:00 CET
A two-day strike at Mercedes-Benz's East London car plant in South Africa ended following crisis talks between management and a workers union.... Read More »

 

Nissan to sell Datsun cars in South Africa from next year

Feb. 25, 2013 14:35 CET
Nissan will start selling its Datsun brand in South Africa next year, the automaker said on Monday, as it aims to grab more first-time buyers in emerging markets with entry-level cars.... Read More »

 

Nissan may expand Datsun brand revival to Africa

3:47 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 22, 2012
Nissan is considering rolling out its Datsun brand in Africa to better compete with Indian and Chinese rivals for lower-income consumers, a senior executive said today. Earlier this year, Nissan announced plans to revive the Datsun brand in Indonesia, India and Russia.... Read More »

 

Renault plans for Africa auto boom to escape Europe slump

Aug. 9, 2012 10:04 CET
Renault is building the continent's biggest assembly plant in a bet that buyers there are poised to shift away from public transport and used cars.... Read More »